Management of International Social Challenges

Is this the programme you're looking for?

Are you interested in solving social problems that transcend national borders? Learn more about the bachelor programme Management of International Social Challenges at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

The study programme in a nutshell

Migration, development, climate change, economic stability, or international crime – these are not only the challenges addressed in the Sustainable Development Goals, but also examples of social challenges that local, national and international organisations in the public sector face and try to manage. In this bachelor's programme, you will learn how to research, analyse, and contribute to strategies for public sector organisations to manage these challenges. 

What you will learn

Our programme is a diverse one. It is a unique study programme which combines a multidisciplinary perspective to study the most pressing challenges facing the world today. You will follow courses in public policy, international law, sociology, economics, political science and management. These courses will enable you to analyse social challenges from different perspectives. You will learn to understand the various roles, perceptions and interests of relevant actors. 

Is this the right programme for you?

You choose the bachelor's programme Management of International Social Challenges because of:

• our excellence in education and research. The Department of Public Administration at Erasmus University Rotterdam is ranked number 1 in the Shanghai Ranking's 2024;
• the wide range of subjects we address in the programme;
• our plenary lectures are combined with interactive sessions or tutorials;
• we offer a broad range of extracurricular activities, including the possibility of obtaining a Professional Certificate in International Policy Practice.

Career opportunities after graduation

This programme provides an excellent basis to pursue a career as a public administrator in local, national or international organisations in the public sector which deal with international social challenges. We are proud of our numerous alumni whom our bachelor programme offered a unique preparation for their international career.